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Richard's Fruit Market

Richard's Fruit Market apple orchard in Middletown, Virginia

Contact & location

Address
6410 Middle Road
Middletown, VA

Where Richard's Fruit Market is located

You'll find Richard's Fruit Market just outside Middletown, in the farm country of Virginia. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.

The street address is 6410 Middle Road, Middletown, VA . That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.

Once you're in the area, downtown Middletown has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.

Weather at Richard's Fruit Market

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Picnic area with some tables available. Located in the scenic fruit area of the Shenandoah Valley. Containers available. Fruit packaged and on display. Other products available. Gift shop with unique items. Green beans, sweet corn, table and canning tomatoes - August. Also, pumpkins in season; sweet cider; country hams, jelly; local honey; and Fall mums.

Richard's Fruit Market shows up on our directory of Virginia apple orchards because it's a real, working farm, not an aggregator or affiliate page. Details below reflect what the orchard and its local sources have shared publicly.

Apple Picking at Richard's Fruit Market

Richard's Fruit Market sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.

On-Farm Activities

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Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Richard's Fruit Market tracks the rest of Virginia. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.

Weekend mornings between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest arrival window. If you can swing a weekday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings are the quietest, some visitors report having entire rows to themselves.

What to Bring

  • • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
  • • Closed-toe walking shoes
  • • A light jacket or flannel
  • • Sunscreen and a hat
  • • Water bottles for the walk
  • • Reusable bags for the ride home
  • • A camera or phone charged for photos
  • • Small bills for cider and donuts

Frequently Asked Questions

What else is there to do at Richard's Fruit Market?+

Beyond picking, Richard's Fruit Market offers apples, picnic area, green beans, sweet corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, and more.

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